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This study introduces a joint mean-covariance random effect model for longitudinal data, improving statistical inference reliability. The proposed model accounts for the mean-covariance association, leading to more precise parameter estimations.

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  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis

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  • Longitudinal data analysis requires modeling both the mean and covariance structures.
  • The association between mean and covariance is often inherent but not always modeled.
  • Existing methods may not fully capture the complex dynamics in longitudinal data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a joint mean-covariance random effect model for longitudinal data.
  • To investigate the impact of modeling the inherent mean-covariance association.
  • To develop efficient estimation algorithms for the proposed model.

Main Methods:

  • A joint mean-covariance random effect model utilizing modified Cholesky decomposition.
  • Metropolis-Hastings (M-H) algorithm for simulating posterior distributions.
  • Computationally efficient Monte Carlo Expectation Maximization (MCEM) algorithm for maximum likelihood estimation.

Main Results:

  • The proposed model, which considers the mean-covariance association, demonstrated smaller standard deviations for parameter estimators.
  • This reduction in variability enhances the reliability of statistical inferences.
  • Real data analysis confirmed the high efficiency of parameter estimation in both mean and covariance structures.

Conclusions:

  • Jointly modeling the mean and covariance in longitudinal data provides more reliable statistical inferences.
  • The proposed random effect model with modified Cholesky decomposition is effective.
  • The developed MCEM algorithm offers an efficient approach for parameter estimation.